Origin
USA
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Red, pink
Streak
Yellow, yellowish orange
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.903.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
49
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Very weak
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.160.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0160.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Energy